Recently, American Idol announced that Harry Connick Jr. and Jennifer Lopez would be joining Keith Urban on the judging panel for the new season, with Randy Jackson taking over the mentor role on the show. So, just what does the “Dawg” think about the new judges? Find out inside!

American Idol is continuing to make key changes before the new season begins. After Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were fired from the show, and Randy Jackson stepped down from the panel, we were relieved to learn that Keith Urban would be returning next season. However, rumor has it that Randy Jackson will be back – to replace Jimmy Iovine as a mentor. Details inside!

Good grief! We’re not sure which is more annoying – waiting for American Idol to announce the new judges, or waiting forThe Bachelor to announce their newest star. In any event, Randy Jackson recently hinted that all the American Idoljudging panel rumors may not be true, and now, someone spilled the beans that the “Dawg” is indeed returning to the panel for season 12!

Randy Jackson was recently rumored to be leaving the American Idoljudging panel, and stepping into a mentoring role. Are the rumors true? Randy recently spoke out about the rumors for the first time, but did he give us any answers?

The American Idol saga continues, as we are still waiting to find out who will be joining the panel for the new season. We do know that Nigel Lythgoe is returning and he will be working on securing the new panel. However, a new report claims that the new judging panel will not include Randy Jackson! Uh oh, what will we do without the Dawg?

There are so many rumors and changes going on with he judging panel of American Idol this summer. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tylerwere fired quit, Mariah Carey signed on making MORE than Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson’s tenure has come into question. Will he stay or will the last remaining original American Idol judge finally leave the judging table. If he did, who might replace him? One rumor says Nick Jonas! The Buzz has the full story. Would you watch the show if Nick Jonas was judging the competitors?

Seems like the American Idol judges are dropping out faster than contestants during auditions. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are already out and Randy Jackson’s resignation is looming. So who do the producers have on their shortlist to replace these superstars?

The American Idol judges’ shakeup/saga is far from over. After getting a double whammy within 24 hours that both Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez would be leaving Idol, could Randy Jackson be next? Yes, we know, the show went through the same thing a few years ago, but rumor now has it that the “dawg” may not be returning this time as a judge. Uh oh – read on for the full story!

Hello Left Coast! Want to avoid the spoilers already online? Then follow us as we blog in real time the American Idol finale West Coast-style! What’s happening with Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez right now? Keep reading for our up to the minute coverage!

Tonight on FOX‘s American Idol, the remaining six contestants will take on a Queen theme, minus Colton Dixon, who was eliminated last week. Do you think you know who is going to make the top four? Randy Jackson has his predictions! Read on to find out what Randy thinks.